Fri Dec 12 - Sat Dec 13 2025, 8am-4pm
Starbucks at Markham Road & Hwy 7
All proceeds to the Bluedoor Out Of The Cold Program
Starbucks at Markham Road & Hwy 7
All proceeds to the Bluedoor Out Of The Cold Program
Post-Event Update
CJ presenting a cheque for $2000 to the Wideman Mennonite Church raised from the Tree Of Remembrance
The Rotary Tree of Remembrance originated in Ireland and has since spread around the world. A xmas tree is put up and members of the public are encouraged to remember their loved ones by writing a message on a yellow ribbon and attaching it to the tree. A financial contribution for each ribbon is suggested but is not mandatory and all funds raised are donated to 1 or more local charities.
We brought the Tree of Remembrance to Markham in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and will be repeating it this year with all funds raised going to Bluedoor Out Of The Cold Program
Blue Door’s Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program provides a sit-down meal and emergency housing for youth, adults, and seniors experiencing homelessness in York Region. The program provides seasonal overnight emergency housing 7 nights a week during the colder months (October to June) at 5 different locations in York Region and year-round emergency housing in 2 locations. Each night, up to 90 adults, seniors, and youth are served a sit-down meal, provided with clean clothes, medical care, entertainment, overnight accommodation, and housing support.
Comprehensive housing and wraparound supports are provided on-site to support individuals, assisting with case management, housing search, housing retention, advocacy with landlords and basic needs as well as support with applications, legal assistance, and employment supports.
If you can't make it in person but would like to make a donation, you can donate online and also get a tax receipt - go to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/markham-rotary-club-foundation/campaign/tree-of-remembrance-fundraiser/
